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Rachel Lake
Snoqualmie Region
updated 1 month ago
The Rachel Lake trail is experiencing mixed conditions due to recent fire activity and challenging terrain. While snow-free, reports from July 2026 indicate trail closures due to the Three Queens Fire, which impacted accessibility in the area. Reports prior to these closures noted a difficult, steep, and rocky section leading to Rachel Lake, with a significant blowdown requiring careful navigation. The trail can be overgrown and difficult to follow in places, especially the final mile, with multiple social trails contributing to route-finding challenges July 6 and June 27. Bugs were reported as terrible in early July, though some found them manageable or absent in late July and late June, possibly due to weather or cooler temperatures. Road access was generally suitable for all vehicles in July, though a bit washboarded and with some potholes in early July.
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Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Due to Three Queens Fire, many trails on the Cle Elum Ranger district and within the Alpine Wilderness are closed.Closure Order 06-17-03-2026-32Thank you for understanding, stay safe!
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Due to Fire Activity the following trails are closed and not accessible at this time:Rachel LakeRampart LakeLila LakeAlta MountainLake Lillian and Laura Backdoor - do not north of Lake LillianDo not g...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Be advised that the Three Queens fire (26 acres in rugged terrain as of writing) is burning on the ridge between Rachel Lake trail and Mineral Creek trail.Firefighters are asking people to avoid the a...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
3 day 2 night backpack at Rachel and Rampart lakes with a day hike to Lila lake.Day 1 - The first part of rachel lake trail is in good shape but the steep section is very rocky and rooty, and tricky t...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Solo overnight at Rampart Lakes.Road is a bit washboarded and some potholes, but not too bad. Found a spot in the lot without issue at 3 pm.Trail up to Rachel Lakes is a really pleasant stroll along t...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
A few potholes in the road and it is a bit washboarded, but most vehicles could handle it.There are two sections on this trail; the easy/moderate and the moderate/hard.It is a mix of overgrown in plac...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
8.5 miles RT and 2300' elevation gain to the lake and back. As usual the first 3 miles is a mild upgrade while the last mile requires careful route finding while navigating through a rocky flowing str...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
13.5 miles round trip- 3,750 ft of elevation gain (I don't think AllTrails is accurate on this. Felt like more and steeper in several areas than what was on their maps)I camped on the same forest road...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
The beginning of the trail: If you have a sensitive skin arm wear some long-sleeved clothing the vegetation will touch your arm.Alert: MOSQUITOS:Around and close by the lakes, the most terrible and ...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Penultimate day of school for my three children which meant I had clearance for a long day hike. Dropped my daughter at middle school and drove East with some general ideas for a destination. Thorp ...